NEXT-GEN HARLEY’S DEBUT
H
arley-Davidson’s Streetfighter contender
finally has a name. The Bronx Streetfighter
made its debut alongside the Pan
America Adventure Tourer and new water-
cooled V-twin engine at Milan’s EICMA show.
Based around the new Revolution-Max engine,
both the Bronx and the Pan America bring
Harley-Davidson into new territory and are
further proof that the Motor Co. is moving
away from its premium cruiser-only image.
The all-new 60-degree V-Twin has been designed
for a new range of Harley-Davidson motorcycles
in two different guises and was showcased in
both specifications at EICMA – 1250cc in the
new Harley-Davidson Pan America and 975cc
in the Harley-Davidson Bronx Streetfighter.
Harley says the Revolution Max is designed to
offer flexible performance with a broad powerband
that builds to a surge of high-RPM power. Both in
minimising weight and maximising performance,
the Revolution Max provides a narrow powertrain
profile that is integrated into the range of
motorcycles it is designed to power as a stressed
member of the frame to enhance the centre of
gravity and handling. The motor has an internal
counterbalancer to mitigate primary engine
vibration with the goal of enhancing rider comfort
and improve vehicle durability – which will surely
be a high priority of riders of the Pan America.
Peak power is set at 145hp/122Nm in the
1250cc version of the Revolution Max, while
the smaller 975cc engine is set to produce
115hp/94Nm. These figures are indicators only
as the engine hasn’t gone into production yet,
but they are nothing to baulk at regardless of
whether Harley achieves those exact numbers.
Final drive for the Pan America has been
revealed to be a chain drive, moving away from
Harley’s preferred belt final drive, while the Bronx
sticks with Harley’s tried and true belt drive.
Harley-Davidson has also announced that
the company is partnered with Brembo to
supply braking for both models, with the result
being a monoblock four-piston caliper.
As per the norm, Michelin will supply the tyres
for both the Pan America and Bronx, with the
exact choice of tyres not yet released. We can
assume the Bronx will receive the latest incarnation
of the Scorcher tyre, while the Pan America
will likely receive Michelin Anakee rubber.
Both bikes are expected to launch internationally
late in 2020, with New Zealand arrival dates
likely to be announced next year.
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